Mariners 3, Blue Jays 1 — Seattle stuns Toronto in ALCS opener
The Mariners struck late again, rallying from an early deficit behind Cal Raleigh’s game-tying homer and two clutch RBI singles from Jorge Polanco to defeat the Blue Jays 3–1 in Game 1 of the ALCS. Bryce Miller, pitching on short rest, silenced Toronto over six gritty innings as Seattle stole home-field advantage.
🔑 Key Moments
The Blue Jays jumped ahead early when George Springer crushed a leadoff homer to right field on the first pitch of the game, giving Toronto a 1–0 lead.\
After Kevin Gausman retired 15 straight batters, Cal Raleigh broke through in the sixth, launching a 420-foot solo home run to right-center to tie the game 1–1.
Moments later, Julio Rodríguez drew a walk and advanced on a wild pitch before Jorge Polanco ripped a two-out RBI single to left, putting Seattle ahead 2–1.
In the eighth, Randy Arozarena worked a walk and stole two bases, then scored when Polanco came through again with a line-drive single to right for a 3–1 lead.
Andrés Muñoz shut the door in the ninth to secure the save, as Seattle’s bullpen combined for three perfect innings on just 24 pitches.
📊 Notable Stats
Mariners
Cal Raleigh: 2–4, HR, RBI, R
Jorge Polanco: 2–4, 2 RBI
Julio Rodríguez: 1–2, 2 BB, R
Randy Arozarena: 0–4, BB, R, 2 SB
Bryce Miller: 6.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 K
Andrés Muñoz: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, Save
Blue Jays
George Springer: 1–4, HR, RBI, R
Anthony Santander: 1–3
Kevin Gausman: 5.2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 5 K
Seranthony Domínguez: 0.1 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 2 BB
⚾ Today’s Games
ALCS Game 2
Seattle Mariners @ Toronto Blue Jays
Mariners lead 1–0
📍 Rogers Centre
🕔 5:03 PM ET / 2:03 PM PT
📺 FOX / FS1
Probable Pitchers:
SEA: Logan Gilbert (RHP) — 1–0, 1.13 ERA, 9 SO
TOR: Trey Yesavage (RHP) — 1–0, 0.00 ERA, 11 SO
NLCS Game 1
Los Angeles Dodgers (0–0) @ Milwaukee Brewers (0–0)
📍 American Family Field
🕗 8:08 PM ET / 5:08 PM PT
📺 TBS / HBO Max
Probable Pitchers:
LAD: Blake Snell (LHP) — 2–0, 1.38 ERA, 18 SO
MIL: TBD
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